Recycle Mate

Adaptation Environmental Support

About this app

Can I recycle this? Find out with Recycle Mate.

Simply take a photo with your device’s camera or type the item name and Recycle Mate will provide disposal guidance specific to your location.

This innovative app uses cutting-edge AI technology to detect hundreds of different items helping you recycle anywhere in Australia.

Take the uncertainty out of your recycling with Recycle Mate.

Empowering Australian communities to be part of the recycling solution.

What's new

Location tags
Councils can now add tags to location images — such as '20L limit' or 'Fees may apply' — giving residents a quick heads-up before they arrive.

Rotating disposal messages
The kerbside instruction panel now rotates, surfacing additional disposal options after a few seconds. Alongside the standard bin guidance, councils and program operators can highlight alternatives — for example, directing residents to a nearby container deposit location.